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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 5 months before the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung ST30

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ST30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 ST30 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung ST30

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ST30 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the ST30.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ST30 is 85 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ST30.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (440 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
63
great battery power (440 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung ST30
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung ST30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lb) 87 grams (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
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